pouring in oil and wine The ordinary remedies of the day. Isaiah 1:6; Mark 6:13; James 5:14. See Excursus VII.

set him on his own beast The word implies the labour of -lifting him up," and then the good Samaritan walked byhis side.

brought him to an inn Pandocheion.See on Luke 2:7. There the word is kataluma,a mere khan or caravanserai. Perhaps this inn was at Bahurim. In this and the next verse a word or two suffices to shew the Samaritan's sympathy, helpfulness, self-denial, generosity, and perseverance in kindliness.

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